Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
524755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) P.P.J.Herman & Retief

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 81 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524087



Common Names

  • Rotheca caerulea
  • Blue Rotheca
  • Blue Bush


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Synonyms

  • Clerodendrum caeruleum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Rotheca caerulea (also called Blue Rotheca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It prefers to grow in dry, open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rotheca caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rotheca caerulea are blue and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotheca caerulea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Rotheca caerulea

Rotheca caerulea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.

Rotheca caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotheca caerulea?

Rotheca caerulea

What is the common name of Rotheca caerulea?

Blue Rotheca

What is the natural habitat of Rotheca caerulea?

Tropical rainforests of Africa

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-262632: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
P.P.J. Herman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.J.Herman' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.